Classtime vs QuizFaber

Classtime is a web-based classroom assessment tool for checking students’ understanding during lessons. Teachers activate questions on students’ devices and see responses in real time, with class performance and per-question results available. It offers ten technology-enabled question types, including multiple choice, free text, categorizer, sorter, highlight text and hot spot. Teachers can use more than 50,000 prepared questions or create and share their own sets. Responses can be graded automatically, manually validated or scored with partial points; results can be exported as PDF or Excel reports. Sessions can be published by URL, code, student portal, Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams. The free Basic plan supports up to 40 students connected simultaneously; Premium supports up to 300 and costs $9 a month per teacher, with a 60-day trial. Google Classroom import requires Premium or a School License. Classtime says its app, server and database connections use TLS, database data is encrypted at rest, and daily backups are made. Teacher support is full on screens wider than 768 pixels; smaller mobile screens have restricted features.

QuizFaber creates multimedia quizzes as HTML pages without requiring HTML or JavaScript knowledge. Built-in question formats include multiple choice, multiple answers, true or false, open answer, gap filling, and matching words; users can also create custom types such as jigsaws, crosswords, numerical answers, and hot spots. Quiz pages support customizable backgrounds, colors, sounds, fonts, and CSS, with responsive layouts for smartphones and tablets. Scoring can use numeric grades, weighted scoring, positive or negative points, textual evaluation, or no evaluation. Results may be stored locally, on a remote server, or in Google Drive. The maker describes Node.js-based storage with SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases. Moodle XML import and export are supported, with compatibility depending on question type. Analytics include answer correctness, final marks, corrections, filters, and Excel, HTML, log, or database exports. Quizzes can be published online, on an intranet, on a local PC, or as browser pages. QuizFaber is free; commercial use requires prior author authorization.